Even the most graceful of athletes have their oops moments—and this week, golf queen Nelly Korda proved that even a wardrobe malfunction can be a hole-in-one for headlines.
It all went down during a sun-drenched pro-am event where Nelly was her usual effortlessly stylish self: ponytail on point, shades sharp enough to block haters, and an outfit that screamed “I slay while I play.” But then came the swing heard round the world—not for the shot, but for what followed. A sudden gust of wind (or perhaps the universe’s cheekiest joke) lifted her sleek golf skort just a little too high.
Cue the cameras.
The moment was caught by at least three stunned spectators, one golf cart cam, and probably a drone or two. The internet exploded. “Did Nelly just pull a Marilyn Monroe on the 7th hole??” one user tweeted. Another simply wrote, “Golf just got interesting.”
But in true pro fashion, Nelly didn’t miss a beat. She laughed it off mid-round, turning to the gallery with a grin and shouting, “Well, that’s one way to get attention!” And just like that, she turned a slip into a serve.
Later that day, she took to Instagram to embrace the moment like the legend she is, posting a clip of the gusty incident with the caption: “Forecast: 100% chance of cheeky winds. ⛳️🍑” Fans went wild. Comments ranged from “Queen of the breeze!” to “When you’ve got a better swing than skirt support.”
Of course, golf purists clutched their pearls, while the rest of us admired Nelly’s effortless ability to handle a potentially embarrassing moment with humor, grace, and just the right amount of sass. One sports blogger even praised her for “bringing a refreshing gust of humanity to the often-stuffy golf scene.”
And let’s be honest—this isn’t the first time Nelly’s brought a little fashion flair to the fairway. From sequined skorts to mesh panel polos, she’s been low-key revolutionizing the style game in a sport still recovering from pleated khakis.
As for the skort in question? It’s now affectionately dubbed “The Breeze Blusher” by fans online. We expect it to sell out in minutes if it ever hits retail.
One thing’s for sure: Nelly Korda knows how to swing, slay, and shrug off a little wind like the icon she is. Talk about par-fectly unbothered.
